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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR August 2003 August 2003
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR August 2003 August 2003
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... the ME103 Access Point according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Manual Specifications Product Version Product Final Assembly Number Firmware Version Number Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Version 3.0 Release 16 August 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/docs. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
... the ME103 Access Point according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Manual Specifications Product Version Product Final Assembly Number Firmware Version Number Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Version 3.0 Release 16 August 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/docs. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point...
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... is used for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 Special Message ...Formats This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. User input. Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. Reference Manual...
... is used for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 Special Message ...Formats This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Typographical conventions italics bold times roman [Enter] SMALL CAPS Emphasis. User input. Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. Reference Manual...
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...range of the full manual. - Use the right pane to view the contents of favorite pages in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to accept ... About This Manual 1-vii August 2003 The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. You can record a list of the manual. Use the...Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of the manual. Also, each page of the manual includes a "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right which links to a PDF version of pages. - Reference Manual...
...range of the full manual. - Use the right pane to view the contents of favorite pages in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to accept ... About This Manual 1-vii August 2003 The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. You can record a list of the manual. Use the...Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of the manual. Also, each page of the manual includes a "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right which links to a PDF version of pages. - Reference Manual...
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • A "How To" Sequence of the toolbar to print. Use the Print ... window. - A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of pages. • A Chapter. Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • The Full Manual. Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you were viewing. - Click PDF button. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on...
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • A "How To" Sequence of the toolbar to print. Use the Print ... window. - A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of pages. • A Chapter. Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • The Full Manual. Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you were viewing. - Click PDF button. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on...
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...address) of the other . Reference Manual for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. WEP should be set to Point-to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Select this only if this communication. - Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid functionality, including ...be used to protect this ME103 is the "Master" for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included. Support for WEP is easy-to -Point Bridge mode, using this mode, the ME103 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. Both 64-bit...
...address) of the other . Reference Manual for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. WEP should be set to Point-to -use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Select this only if this communication. - Key Features The NETGEAR ME103 provides solid functionality, including ...be used to protect this ME103 is the "Master" for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included. Support for WEP is easy-to -Point Bridge mode, using this mode, the ME103 only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. Both 64-bit...
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.... • Supports Diversity. Connects to change. • Hidden Mode. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Automatic Date and Time Updates. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Dual removable external antennas support diversity. • Secure and Economical Operation. Date and time can connect. • Configuration Backup. Additionally, the...
.... • Supports Diversity. Connects to change. • Hidden Mode. Adjustable power output allows more secure or economical operation. • Automatic Date and Time Updates. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Dual removable external antennas support diversity. • Secure and Economical Operation. Date and time can connect. • Configuration Backup. Additionally, the...
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... ME103 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • WG511 802.11g Wireless CardBus Adapter • MA111 801.11b Wireless Bridge • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter • ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card System Requirements Before installing the ME103, make the right connection. Reference Manual...
... ME103 Access Point: • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • WG511 802.11g Wireless CardBus Adapter • MA111 801.11b Wireless Bridge • MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter • ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point • MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter • MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card System Requirements Before installing the ME103, make the right connection. Reference Manual...
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... encourage you need to return it for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ( ) -- You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for repair. Hardware Description The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any wrong...
... encourage you need to return it for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ( ) -- You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for repair. Hardware Description The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point front and rear hardware functions are any wrong...
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Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Reference Manual for a minute before going on steady. Note: This LED may blink for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides three status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN MODEL ME103 Figure 2-1: ME103 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On Blink LAN Off...
Indicates self test, loading software, or system fault (if continues). Reference Manual for a minute before going on steady. Note: This LED may blink for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides three status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN MODEL ME103 Figure 2-1: ME103 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED Power Off On Blink LAN Off...
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... right is the primary, and the one on page 5-13 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel RESET ETHERN ET 5-12V D C Figure 2-2: ME103 rear panel Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. Introduction 2-7 August 2003 Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to best take...
... right is the primary, and the one on page 5-13 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel RESET ETHERN ET 5-12V D C Figure 2-2: ME103 rear panel Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. Introduction 2-7 August 2003 Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to best take...
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The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. To overcome this, consider using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can consume more battery power on both your ME103. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in...
The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. To overcome this, consider using multiple access points, it takes to establish a wireless connection can consume more battery power on both your ME103. For best results, place your wireless access point: • Near the center of the area in...
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... Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration (if DHCP server is unavailable) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11b Radio Frequency Channel WEP Restricting connectivity based on the rear panel - see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 2-7. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you first receive your...
... Name (case sensitive) Password (case sensitive) Operating Mode Access Point Name DHCP IP Configuration (if DHCP server is unavailable) Network Name (SSID) Broadcast Network Name (SSID 802.11b Radio Frequency Channel WEP Restricting connectivity based on the rear panel - see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 2-7. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you first receive your...
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... covered in detail in this reason, use the same data encryption scheme as WEP, it can restrict access to your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. • Implement 802.1x. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can connect. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted...
... covered in detail in this reason, use the same data encryption scheme as WEP, it can restrict access to your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. • Implement 802.1x. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can connect. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted...
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... an Ethernet adapter. If this to work correctly, verify that you should make sure that your computer, connect the power adapter to the ME103 and verify the following: - Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you have met all of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
... an Ethernet adapter. If this to work correctly, verify that you should make sure that your computer, connect the power adapter to the ME103 and verify the following: - Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you have met all of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
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..., and within line of sight of the Reference Manual. b. Reference Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. - When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. It may not be legal to connect the electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. Now that they are ready...
..., and within line of sight of the Reference Manual. b. Reference Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. - When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. It may not be legal to connect the electrical power supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. Now that they are ready...
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... Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC B LO CA L 10/100M 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 IN TER N ET 1 2 VDC O.5 A Router, Switch, or Hub Broadband modem Figure 3-3: Connecting the Ethernet cable to change this setting. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up . Reference Manual for file and printer access on your router, switch...
... Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC B LO CA L 10/100M 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 IN TER N ET 1 2 VDC O.5 A Router, Switch, or Hub Broadband modem Figure 3-3: Connecting the Ethernet cable to change this setting. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up . Reference Manual for file and printer access on your router, switch...
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... label on the bottom of the unit. Log in browser address bar 4. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point can connect to the ME103 is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point. There is on a different subnet, you LAN. 2. You can be able...
... label on the bottom of the unit. Log in browser address bar 4. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point can connect to the ME103 is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point. There is on a different subnet, you LAN. 2. You can be able...
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password. Figure 3-6: Login result: ME103 home page The Web browser will then display the ME103 home page. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password. Figure 3-6: Login result: ME103 home page The Web browser will then display the ME103 home page. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003
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... Its Default NetBIOS Name" on page 3-8 or the procedure described in "Login result: ME103 home page" on page 3-5" which uses a static IP configuration. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default IP Address 1. 192.168.0.224 is also set, by entering its default IP address. Otherwise, you have...
... Its Default NetBIOS Name" on page 3-8 or the procedure described in "Login result: ME103 home page" on page 3-5" which uses a static IP configuration. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default IP Address 1. 192.168.0.224 is also set, by entering its default IP address. Otherwise, you have...